Thursday Trends

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College Football Trend Report
AKRON (6 - 5) vs. N ILLINOIS (7 - 4) - 12/1/2005, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ILLINOIS is 51-30 ATS (+18.0 Units) in all games since 1992.
N ILLINOIS is 51-30 ATS (+18.0 Units) in all lined games since 1992.


Head-to-Head Series History
N ILLINOIS is 1-1 against the spread versus AKRON over the last 3 seasons
N ILLINOIS is 1-1 straight up against AKRON over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

[crswir]

Pro Basketball Trend Report
SAN ANTONIO (11 - 3) at DALLAS (10 - 4) - 12/1/2005, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 31-19 ATS (+10.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 142-99 ATS (+33.1 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 67-49 ATS (+13.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 65-51 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 59-45 ATS (+9.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 23-8 ATS (+14.2 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 125-94 ATS (+21.6 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.


Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 4-4 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 5-4 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




LA LAKERS (5 - 8) at UTAH (6 - 9) - 12/1/2005, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 29-48 ATS (-23.8 Units) in road games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=91 points/game since 1996.
LA LAKERS are 40-53 ATS (-18.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 21-34 ATS (-16.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 36-63 ATS (-33.3 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 41-56 ATS (-20.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 18-30 ATS (-15.0 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 7-1 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 4-4 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

[crswir]

College Basketball Trend Report
PEPPERDINE (1 - 2) at DAYTON (3 - 2) - 12/1/2005, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PEPPERDINE is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
DAYTON is 1-0 against the spread versus PEPPERDINE over the last 3 seasons
DAYTON is 1-0 straight up against PEPPERDINE over the last 3 seasons




SETON HALL (3 - 1) at RICHMOND (2 - 1) - 12/1/2005, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SETON HALL is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SETON HALL is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SETON HALL is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SETON HALL is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
RICHMOND is 1-0 against the spread versus SETON HALL over the last 3 seasons
RICHMOND is 1-0 straight up against SETON HALL over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




NEVADA (3 - 0) at KANSAS (2 - 2) - 12/1/2005, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEVADA is 40-20 ATS (+18.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 40-20 ATS (+18.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 38-21 ATS (+14.9 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
KANSAS is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in a home game where the total is 135 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS is 1-1 against the spread versus NEVADA over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS is 1-1 straight up against NEVADA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




IONA (3 - 0) at FORDHAM (1 - 4) - 12/1/2005, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
FORDHAM is 1-1 against the spread versus IONA over the last 3 seasons
FORDHAM is 1-1 straight up against IONA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




ARKANSAS ST (1 - 2) at TENN-MARTIN (1 - 1) - 12/1/2005, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
ARKANSAS ST is 1-0 against the spread versus TENN-MARTIN over the last 3 seasons
ARKANSAS ST is 1-0 straight up against TENN-MARTIN over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




AUSTIN PEAY (2 - 3) at TENNESSEE TECH (3 - 1) - 12/1/2005, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AUSTIN PEAY is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
AUSTIN PEAY is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
AUSTIN PEAY is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
AUSTIN PEAY is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE TECH is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE TECH is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
AUSTIN PEAY is 3-2 against the spread versus TENNESSEE TECH over the last 3 seasons
AUSTIN PEAY is 4-1 straight up against TENNESSEE TECH over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




N ARIZONA (3 - 2) at DENVER (3 - 1) - 12/1/2005, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.




BOISE ST (2 - 1) at IDAHO ST (2 - 1) - 12/1/2005, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IDAHO ST is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
IDAHO ST is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
IDAHO ST is 1-13 ATS (-13.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
IDAHO ST is 1-1 against the spread versus BOISE ST over the last 3 seasons
IDAHO ST is 1-1 straight up against BOISE ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

[crswir]

Pro Hockey Trend Report
TORONTO (14-9-0-3, 31 pts.) at ATLANTA (10-12-0-3, 23 pts.) - 12/1/2005, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 40-24 ATS (+13.1 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-1 (+3.8 Units) against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 5-1-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)




PITTSBURGH (7-12-0-6, 20 pts.) at NY RANGERS (16-7-0-3, 35 pts.) - 12/1/2005, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 7-18 ATS (+27.8 Units) in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 7-18 ATS (+27.8 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
PITTSBURGH is 7-18 ATS (+27.8 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
PITTSBURGH is 7-18 ATS (+27.8 Units) first half of the season this season.
PITTSBURGH is 12-6 ATS (+19.9 Units) in road games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 76-94 ATS (+76.0 Units) as a home underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 124-146 ATS (+124.0 Units) as a home favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 149-184 ATS (+149.0 Units) in home games against the puck line since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 40-58 ATS (+40.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 41-57 ATS (-36.0 Units) in home games vs. division opponents since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 11-20 ATS (-16.7 Units) in home games after a 3 game unbeaten streak since 1996.


Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 4-4 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 4-4-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.6 Units)




OTTAWA (19-3-0-0, 38 pts.) at BOSTON (8-13-0-5, 21 pts.) - 12/1/2005, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 19-3 ATS (+12.1 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 19-3 ATS (+12.1 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
OTTAWA is 19-3 ATS (+12.1 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
OTTAWA is 19-3 ATS (+12.1 Units) first half of the season this season.
OTTAWA is 12-0 ATS (+12.0 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 8-18 ATS (-29.6 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 8-18 ATS (+26.6 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
BOSTON is 8-18 ATS (+29.8 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
BOSTON is 18-27 ATS (+18.0 Units) as a home favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 41-62 ATS (-55.7 Units) in December games since 1996.
BOSTON is 8-18 ATS (+8.0 Units) first half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 2-10 ATS (+12.3 Units) vs. division opponents this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 6-3 (+2.2 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 6-2-1 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.3 Units)




BUFFALO (15-9-0-1, 31 pts.) at MONTREAL (14-7-0-4, 32 pts.) - 12/1/2005, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 126-80 ATS (+38.1 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.


Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 5-4 (+0.1 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 5-4-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.1 Units)




CALGARY (14-9-0-3, 31 pts.) at DETROIT (18-6-0-2, 38 pts.) - 12/1/2005, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 24-6 ATS (+7.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 75-59 ATS (+13.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 25-15 ATS (+44.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 76-69 ATS (+160.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
CALGARY is 35-28 ATS (+67.7 Units) as a road underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 38-29 ATS (+71.2 Units) in road games against the puck line over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 11-4 ATS (+15.1 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 30-22 ATS (+56.8 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.
CALGARY is 21-10 ATS (+10.7 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 27-15 ATS (+11.2 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 158-144 ATS (-136.1 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.


Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 6-6 (+3.5 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 6-6-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.5 Units)




MINNESOTA (10-10-0-3, 23 pts.) at NASHVILLE (15-4-0-3, 33 pts.) - 12/1/2005, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 21-8 ATS (+21.0 Units) as a home underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 138-129 ATS (+279.9 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 8-1 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games in December games over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 4-1 (+2.9 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 2-1-2 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)




COLUMBUS (7-18-0-0, 14 pts.) at ST LOUIS (4-15-0-3, 11 pts.) - 12/1/2005, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 19-43 ATS (+70.3 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 4-18 ATS (+28.4 Units) in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 4-18 ATS (+30.8 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
ST LOUIS is 9-23 ATS (+9.0 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 4-18 ATS (+24.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
ST LOUIS is 2-10 ATS (+2.0 Units) as a home underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
ST LOUIS is 2-10 ATS (+2.0 Units) as a home favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
ST LOUIS is 2-10 ATS (+2.0 Units) in home games against the puck line this season.
ST LOUIS is 4-18 ATS (+4.0 Units) first half of the season this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 6-3 (+2.7 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 6-3-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.6 Units)




VANCOUVER (16-8-0-2, 34 pts.) at EDMONTON (14-11-0-1, 29 pts.) - 12/1/2005, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 73-51 ATS (+125.6 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.


Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 4-3-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.5 Units)




WASHINGTON (8-14-0-2, 18 pts.) at FLORIDA (7-13-0-5, 19 pts.) - 12/1/2005, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 283-372 ATS (+930.9 Units) in all games since 1996.
FLORIDA is 147-167 ATS (+147.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
FLORIDA is 149-228 ATS (-132.8 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line since 1996.
FLORIDA is 98-120 ATS (+98.0 Units) as a home underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line since 1996.
FLORIDA is 96-122 ATS (+96.0 Units) as a home favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line since 1996.
FLORIDA is 141-186 ATS (+141.0 Units) in home games against the puck line since 1996.
FLORIDA is 66-88 ATS (-34.3 Units) in home games first half of the season since 1996.
FLORIDA is 1-12 ATS (+17.1 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 33-51 ATS (-43.6 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.


Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 5-2 (+2.7 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 4-1-2 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.0 Units)

[Kaptain]

thanks for the trends CSR---kapt

[crswir]

Anytime Kap...sorry so late today.

[Spark]

Thanks John .....


Thursday's Game
Akron stunned Northern Illinois 48-42 at Rubber Bowl on Sept. 24, making NIU 1-3 at time; since then, Huskies are 6-1, winning last three games by 3-18-35 points- they're 5-2 as favorite this season, 5-1 since that loss in Akron. Zips had lost previous two games vs NIU, 52-35/49-19; they were outgained 485-257 in last year's game, while total yardage in the September game was 536-525, NIU. Akron won three of last four games, winning last two, 27-3/35-3. Under is 4-1-1 in last six Northern games, 7-1 in last 8 Akron games. Game is indoors at Ford Field; no weather issues.

[Spark]

Hot Teams
-- Spurs won six of their last seven games, but covered just one of their last six contests; they lost 103-84 back on Nov 5 at Dallas, their first loss this season. Dallas is 5-1 at home so far this season.

Cold Teams
-- Lakers lost seven of their last nine games; they lost their last four road games (1-3 vs spread). Jazz scored 60 points in their last game; they're also 2-7 in last nine.

Totals
-- Under is 9-4 in last thirteen San Antonio games.
-- Five of seven Utah home games stayed under total

[Spark]

Pepperdine lost two of first three games, losing only road game 76-66 at Fullerton; Waves allowed 75-76-76 points so far, so the defense is lacking. Dayton won at Cincinnati for first time since '71 Tuesday night; they're 2-0 at home, beating Tennessee Tech 81-60, Morehead State 67-41.

Seton Hall is picked to finish 16th in Big East, which is never a good thing; Pirates lost 77-71 at home to Richmond in opener of last season. Spiders have new coach, now run Princeton stuff; they're 2-1 so far, scoring just 48.3 ppg. Seton Hall has three Ws over MAAC schools and a 93-40 loss at Duke.

Kansas beat Nevada 85-52 last year, avenging loss at Reno from previous season; Jayhawks have ton of new guys- they lost to Arkansas and Arizona in Maui, beat Idaho State before they got to Maui. Nevada is 3-0 already, having won at both Las Vegas and Vermont, as well as over Sacramento State.

Fordham won 64-59 at Iona last year as 12-point dog; things are not going as well for Rams this year, as they lost last two games to St Francis and Siena. Gaels routed Iowa State in Ames over weekend, also beat Portland State. Rams are 1-4, with only win vs Norfolk State, 72-53. Only thing preventing me from making play on Iona is erratic history they've had in past seasons.

Appalachian State lost Monday in double OT at James Madison they're 2-2 this season, also losing 91-78 at Wake, but they're a pretty good team, beating Little Rock, VCU. Tenn-Martin lost 78-61 at Louisville; they had 11 guys start six or more games a year ago, so they some experienced players.

Austin Peay beat Tennessee Tech 67-61 in OVC semifinals last year; teams split home wins during regular season. Tech is 2-0 at home this season vs D-I teams, routing Oregon State 90-62 and upsetting Wisc-Milwaukee, 72-67. Peay is 0-3 on road this season, with all three losses by 20+ points.

Denver lost at home to Colorado State Saturday, 64-58; Pioneers are picked to win their half of Sun Belt- they beat Southern Miss 44-30 in game this season. Northern Arizona lost to Air Force by 13, Tex-Arlington by 9, but they've won three in a row since.

First road game for Boise State, which lost at home to Weber St, 66-61 ten days ago. Broncos have three starters back from 16-18 team that was upset 64-59 by Idaho State last year, when ISU was 11-point dog. Bengals lost 90-66 at Kansas, then played a pair of cupcakes; no way to know much about them.

[Spark]

This season, favorites are 197-142 (37-17 last 8 nights)
Under is 172-145-11 (14-4-3 last four nights)

Hot teams
-- Rangers won last five games, allowing 12 goals.
-- Ottawa allowed 12 goals in winning last six games; in three wins vs Boston, they've outscored Bruins 14-5.
-- Sabres won four in row and seven of last eight games; they're 1-2 vs Montreal this year (2-3/2-3/3-1)
-- Red Wings won three of their last four games.
-- Predators won three of their last four games.
-- Blue Jackets won last two games, both by goal, after losing seven games before that.
-- Vancouver won six of their last nine games; they lost 4-3 in shootout on this ice Oct 8. Edmonton won five of its last seven games.

Cold teams
-- Toronto is 3-6 in last nine road games; they're 2-0 vs Atlanta this season (9-1/5-1). Thrashers lost three of last four home games.
-- Penguins lost last three games, scoring six goals; road team won both Penguin-Ranger games this season.
-- Not only have Bruins lost nine of last ten games, they traded their biggest star to San Jose yesterday.
-- Montreal lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Flames lost last two games, scoring one goal; home team won both their games vs Detroit this season.
-- Minnesota lost five of their last seven games, but one of wins was 4-2 over Nashville twelve days ago.
-- St Louis lost 14 of its last 16 games; they're 1-2 vs Columbus this season (1-3/2-0/3-4).

Totals
-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Maple Leaf games.
-- Six of last seven Ranger games stayed under total.
-- Six of last seven Boston games stayed under total.
-- Under is 5-1 in Buffalo's last six games, and 3-0 in this year's Buffalo-Montreal games.
-- Last four Calgary games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Minnesota games.
-- Four of last five Columbus road games went over.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Vancouver games.

[Spark]

Thursday's List of 13, clearing out a cluttered mind
13) When a team like the Lions fire their coach in-season, so the assistants spend more time preparing for the next game, or trying to find their next job?

12) Alex Rodriguez makes $16,492.58 per inning played.

11) I wonder how guys like Elway, Jordan, Mike Schmidt deal wth their lives after their playing days are done. Do they get bored easily? Is there something in their lives that stimulates them the way being the best in the world did? Jusr curious.

10) Does Bob Knight enjoy coaching basketball? Is it fun for him? Is anything fun for him?

9) Before what percentage of games does Toronto Raptors' coach Sam Mitchell look out on the court and say, "There's no way we're going to win this game...." Might be a lot......

8) Best tickets for Bronx baseball team's home games next yr are now over $100 apiece. Imagine paying $110 to see a game with the Devil Rays on a Tuesday night in May?

7) ACC won their week-long series vs Big 11 once again, 6-5 this year. It is seventh year in row ACC has won the event.

6) When Kevin Brown signed that seven-year contract worth $105 million in '99, hope he got on his knees and thanked the Lord that there were still stupid people on this planet.

5) Giants are only team in NFL that is 9-2 vs spread this year. Jets are only team that is 2-9 vs spread, worst in league.

4) Packers have scored 232 points given up 223; they're 2-9. Vikings have scored 198, given up 257; they're 6-5. Go figure.

3) Phil Dawson of Cleveland is the only kicker currently with a job who has missed two PAT's this season (13-15). He has made 20 of his 21 field goal tries, though.

2) Bengals, with 33, have five more takeaways than any other teams in NFL, with Panthers, Giants having second most.

1) Does Paul Tagliabue kick back on Sundays, put his feet up while watching DirecTV and say, "Damn, I have a good job"?

[vinnyvegas]

My retort:

13. Network city...need the paychecks
12. OVERPAID
11. Sell used cars to suckers
10. Fun is getting the all time winning record & hunting
9. Did that during training camp...
8. Can you say EBAY?
7. It's cuz they are higher paid athletes than the Big 11
6. I hate the Yankees and they deserve nothing
5. Overrated...BOTH
4. Favre should of retired or demanded a trade to Minny
3. I worked out w/ Phil this past summer...true story.
2. TO's win games...stating the obvious...LOL
1. All commisioners should die...

Thx Spark...that made my day go by a bit faster...still recovering from that Stones concert...the wife & I had a ball...lots of OLD people though...she asked if you liked her Illini pick the other night...PAY BACK from March...HAAAAAA.